October 4 is the feast of St. Francis of Assisi. The current Pope of the Catholic Church chose to use the name "Francis" when he reached the Holy See. There is a visit by the General of SJ worldwide here in Madagascar at this time. St. Francis of Assisi was the son of a wealthy man during his lifetime, but at the age of 25, he chose a life of poverty, imitating Christ, to share grace with those in need and vulnerable. This Saint received the "grace" to feel the five wounds of Christ, on his two palms, his feet and his heart. The visit to Madagascar represents the synod...
Wednesday, 5th October, 2022 — Twenty-seventh week in Ordinary Time — You have received a spirit of adoption as sons through which we cry: Abba! Father — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 11, 1-4
Sunday, 2nd October, 2022 — Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time — The word of the Lord remains forever. This is the word that has been proclaimed to you — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 17, 5-10
Varicose veins are the widening of the "vein" of the blood vessel due to loss of elasticity, this vein is the tube that brings dirty blood back to the heart. 30 to 35% of women can have varicose veins and 15 to 30% of men. Varicose veins are of two types: the first, "superficial varicose veins" those visible on the outside that cause aesthetic problems, the second "deep varicose veins" are those that are not visible, but which are inside the muscles. Parts that may have varicose veins on the human body: thighs, legs, on the scrotum. The reasons: hereditary, overweight, the result of prolonged standing or sitting, or prolonged lying down, age, and finally difficulty during pregnancy...
At the end of its second General Assembly, held from 15 to 18 October 2024, the Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace sent a message to government officials at all levels, as well as to all Malagasy and all people of goodwill.
Read more ...Christmas is a great joy, because it is the love of God that has come to us, proclaims Fr. Bizimana Innocent, Provincial Superior of the Salesians Don Bosco of Madagascar and Mauritius, presenting his Christmas greetings. Salvation is accomplished, so life is not in danger of disappearing. It is this love and this salvation that we wish to fill our life so that we have peace.
Read more ...The short film "Zatti, our brother" (Argentina, 2020) focuses on one of the most difficult episodes of his life. We are in Viedma, in 1941: at the age of 60, Zatti is forced to leave the hospital he has attended for decades. His faith and strength are tested.
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